Echoes of the Universe - The Book of the Hose Within - Brambles

To stay the course upon the path –that is the goal, the aim for which to strive. And call upon my vast resource to make my footsteps sure.

On this day of solitude I shelter my mind and my essence in the embodiment of the bramble – the wild flower of passion, of pilgrimage, of obsession that strays never from the roadside but passes by in delicacy, and righteously delivers the last blow to the midnight sun. On this day of solitude I shall never feel alone.



The Book of the House Within - The House Within

Like all that’s built, however magnificent it may be, it will not stand without a base. A strong foundation is the key.

The house within, built of warmth, love, compassion, friendship, sharing, peace, is a shield against all assailants. May your shield protect you and keep you safe. May your inner house be strong.



Echoes of the Universe - The Book of Reflections - Welcome

A symphony of gifts flows through my veins and wells up within, received from all my kindred souls. I feel their spirits that like mine, by enriching are themselves enriched.

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You whisper into our consciousness on silver tipped wings and touch our spirits as though it was always meant to be. Thank you for coming, and welcome.



Echoes of the Universe - The Book of Reflections - Sharing

My courage builds with each return, the strength of what I am. The gift I hold within my soul bursts forth upon the universe.

I cast my soul – my very being – out upon the waters so all that thirst may drink of it and know who I am.

Echoes of the Universe - The Book of Reflections - Sharing

And you were there – precious you with whom to share my fulfillment.

And into moments such as these pass memories, joyous once again to behold, reflecting futures yet undreamed, glorious in their mystery. Thank you for your passion, for sharing, for your thoughts, for you.



Echoes of the Universe - The Book of Reflections - Place

Though daily onslaughts all around, and though fresh wounds abound to shake my essence, I bravely turn to face the storm.

Amid life’s chaos, din and clamor, there is a place within the universe – a private place no one can see, Where you may rest, and having rested – gather strength – to be all that you can be.



Echoes of the Universe - The Book of Reflections - Cradle

And yet the burdens thrust upon me do not leave me unscathed. If only I cast my spirit upon that which I know to be within my grasp, my wounds will heal.

Cradled in my thorny nest, I seek – I search – I cannot find the sun. The light – the light, I need the light to warm my soul and softly bathe the wounds I bear.